A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3768096 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3770000 epoch_slot_no: 11600 block_no: 3767920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-13 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdd4dfeae5b586fb591e23a1ff1f1999dcad2915b321fe45d3b19e8f5e3a9828Block Operator
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